Leslie and KimKim: Exceptional, Responsive, Professionals!
Italy | Aug 3 - Aug 13, 2026

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deborah b.
Boston, MA | Reviewed on Aug 16, 2026

Our trip was planned flawlessly by Leslie at KimKim! Can’t say enough how incredible the trip was and how every place, guide, and tour were wonderful - - - even in 100 degree heat!

Venice:
Our guide Sara was so warm, informative and loved her City. We learned so much about the history, saw the basilica, and went on a gondola ride. So lovely. Our hotel was fabulous and we made friends with the staff.

Florence:
Our guide Marco was charming and knowledgeable. We did some wine tasting, visited sites and were again spoiled at our hotel.

Rome:
Once again our guide and hotel were memorable. Our guide did her best to help us be more comfortable in the extreme heat, while we learned about our host city. We visited the Collisium and the Vatican; both left us speechless in their beauty.

Amalfi Coast:
We had a full day boat ride. The Captain and Marta were the perfect hosts who love their professions! We were shown the Blue Grotto, Mt Vesuvius, Capri, and the Sorrento coastline. We swam in the sapphire blue water, had a delicious Italian lunch and learned about the locations history. Our hotel was on the water and we got to relax a couple days and even got to see the Solar Eclipse!

I’m really not able to do the trip enough justice. Every guide, tour, ride, etc. was on time and high quality. Each hotel had a great location and was 4 - 5 stars. The memories my kids, grandkids and friend made together will last a lifetime. Can’t thank Leslie enough for her careful planning, availability, and kindness.

Local specialist: Leslie Tranchina
Leslie
Leslie Tranchina
Local specialist in Bologna | Replied on Aug 19, 2026
Thank you so much for this incredibly thoughtful review. Reading your words truly means more to me than I can say. Knowing that the journey came together in a way that allowed you, your children, grandchildren, and friend to simply enjoy being together and create memories that will stay with you for years is exactly what we hope for when we design a trip like this. I’m especially happy to hear that you felt so well cared for throughout your travels. Behind every itinerary is a wonderful... Read more

Thank you so much for this incredibly thoughtful review. Reading your words truly means more to me than I can say.

Knowing that the journey came together in a way that allowed you, your children, grandchildren, and friend to simply enjoy being together and create memories that will stay with you for years is exactly what we hope for when we design a trip like this.

I’m especially happy to hear that you felt so well cared for throughout your travels. Behind every itinerary is a wonderful team of guides, drivers, local partners, and hotel staff, and I know they will all be so touched to hear how much you appreciated their warmth, professionalism, and passion — even while navigating that incredible Italian summer heat!

It was genuinely a pleasure for me to plan this journey with you and to be there along the way. Thank you for trusting me with such a special family experience and for taking the time to share these beautiful words.

From me and the entire team here in Italy, thank you. We loved having you here, and we hope these memories bring smiles to your family for a very long time.

A big hug from Italy,

Leslie & the Storywalking Team